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General news which affects the Molokai community in one way or another.

In Unity for Lahaina

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

In Unity for Lahaina

A number of Molokai residents traveled to Maui to join in the Ho’ulu Lahaina Unity Gathering on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event drew thousands of attendees from across the state, walking more than four miles in support of Lahaina residents and the community’s recovery from the devastating fires that engulfed the town last August.
‘[I came] to represent Molokai,” said resident Authur Ainoa. “We were here in the beginning when it all happened and the boatloads of food coming over, but I just wanted to be a part of it, be on the ground with them and gather and stand strong.…

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Ka Molokai Makahiki 2024

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Ka Molokai Makahiki 2024

Ka Molokai Makahiki festivals for 2024 kicked off on Jan. 24 with the shouldering of the lei-draped Lonomakua banner in Halawa. The Ka’ahele A Lono procession began their four-day journey on foot across Molokai, stopping for community ho’okupu along the way, ending on Sunday at Kaiaka.

The theme of this year’s Makahiki was “Aia i Molokai ku’u aloha,” or “there upon Molokai is my love, my lineage, my connection, my ‘ohana.”

“May we be reminded of the unwavering aloha we have for our island and our ‘ohana, anchoring our aspirations in a steadfast commitment to love and uplift all that is around us,” wrote Ka Molokai Makahiki committee on their Facebook page.…

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Diana Hanae Misaki

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Diana Hanae Misaki, age 96, of Kaunakakai, Hawaii peacefully passed away at home on Dec. 15, 2023. Diane was born on Maui and raised in Spreckelsville. After attending a cafeteria management school, she came to Molokai to work at Holomua School and later Kilohana School.
She met Mike Misaki and married on Maui. After having three children, she worked at Misaki’s. In her spare time, she volunteered as a leader in Cub Scouts, Brownies and 4-H. Mike and Diane loved to travel, but her passion was singing!
She is survived by her children Kevin, Gil and Lorri, grandchildren Kristen, Kory and Kumu, and four great-grandchildren.…

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Violet Rodrigues

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Violet Rodrigues

Violet Rodrigues of Kalamaula, Molokai passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, at the age of 98.

Born on Dec. 13, 1925, Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Major A. Rodrigues and daughter Nadine Rodrigues. She is survived by her sons Hamilton K. Rodrigues (Judy), Major A. Rodrigues Jr., Bradford K. Rodrigues (Shirley), her daughter Bette Lou K. Rodrigues, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church in Kalamaula, Molokai. Family viewing will be from 8-9 a.m., with public viewing from 9-10 a.m and a service from 10-11 a.m.…

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Filemon M “David” Nanod

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Filemon M “David” Nanod

Filemon “David” Nanod, 97, died on Dec. 25, 2023 in Kaunakakai with his family. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai in 1926. He worked as an administrative and supply technician for the Hawaii National Guard for 37 years. Also known as “The Professor,” he was known for his love and service to the community for Little League baseball, from 1959-2016. He was predeceased by his wife, Carnation H. Nanod and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sons David Sr., Glenn, and Lance, and daughters Valerie Gonzalez and Madeline Brown. He cherished his love for his 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.…

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Fiber Internet Service Available for 95% of Molokai

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Hawaiian Telcom News Release

Hawaiian Telcom expanded availability of its fast, reliable fiber internet service Fioptics to four of Molokai’s five zip codes, which equates to more than 95 percent of the island. Many Molokai residents may qualify for free service from the HI Connect Broadband Project.

Nearly 4,500 residents and businesses of Ho‘olehua, Kaunakakai, Kualapu‘u, and Maunaloa can access Hawaiian Telcom’s Fioptics internet service that delivers the fastest upload speed in the state of 500 megabits per second and 1 gigabit per second download, which is among the fastest speeds in Hawaii.

“We are grateful for Hawaiian Telcom’s investment to provide the high-speed connectivity that families and businesses need to thrive,” said Senator Lynn DeCoite who represents Molokai, Lanai, East and Upcountry Maui.…

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Basketball Continues Dominance

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Basketball Continues Dominance

Molokai Boys Basketball continued its dominant season with wins against the Lanai Pine Lads. The Farmers defeated Lanai 72-39 on Friday, and 60-40 on Saturday. Top performances came from Jericho Adolpho who dropped 20 points in Friday’s game, and Heath Lopez and Kaizen Umi-Torres-Napolean who put up 18 and 17 points respectively. These victories propelled the Molokai boys to a league best 8-0 record, with convincing wins against Kihei the previous weekend at the Barn.

 

Girls Basketball came into the weekend 6-0 before falling to the Lanai Pine Lasses on Friday. Leila Hooper-Phifer and Kaia Yamashita led the scoring for the Farmers in the 31-42 loss.…

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Snake Found in Shipping Container

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Snake Found in Shipping Container

Dept. of Agriculture News Release

A live snake was found in a shipping container on Molokai the morning of Jan. 8, while it was being unloaded at a hardware store in Kaunakakai. Maui County Police on Molokai were called to the hardware store shortly after 8 a.m. Arriving officers shot and killed the snake with a pellet gun. The snake measured about 20-inches long and has been identified as a non-venomous gopher snake.

Staff from the Molokai Invasive Species Committee (MoMISC) held the dead snake at the hardware store until Maui Plant Quarantine Branch inspectors from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) arrived on the island just before noon.…

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Tornado Warning Rattles Residents

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Tornado Warning Rattles Residents

As high winds and rain battered Molokai the evening of Jan. 8, forecasters for the National Weather Service (NWS) saw a troubling image on the radar. A powerful thunderstorm over Kepuhi Bay in west Molokai was exhibiting rotation and deemed capable of producing a tornado.

A tornado warning was issued at 7:45 p.m., with residents advised to take immediate cover. Although no tornado materialized, many residents were left with concerns over a lack of preparedness for such an event.

“We’re not used to doing tornado warnings, and that’s one of the really short fuse events where you have to take action right away,” explained John Bravender, a warning coordination meteorologist for NWS.…

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Questions Remain for Hawaii Pacific Teleport Project

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Questions Remain for Hawaii Pacific Teleport Project

Nine satellite earth station antennas representing the Hawaii Pacific Teleport (HPT) project have been installed in Ho’olehua at the Goodfellow Brothers’ quarry. These white orbs are currently the subject of inquiry as they face a decision by the Molokai Planning Commission on Jan. 24.

The goal of the project is to expand Wi-Fi and cell phone coverage across Molokai and the surrounding ocean without the need for fiber cables, explained Haloa Dudoit, director of community outreach for the project.

“The antennas will allow residents to access reliable internet and Wi-Fi calling even in remote areas of Molokai and on the ocean,” said Dudoit.…

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